Vandalia Civicplus #110

City of Vandalia seeks three pursuit-rated police SUVs with hybrid engines and heavy-duty features

The City of Vandalia Division of Police is seeking proposals for the purchase of three (3) new police patrol sport utility vehicles (SUVs) for general patrol and pursuit service. - Government Buyer: - City of Vandalia Division of Police (Montgomery County, Ohio) - Products/Services Requested: - Three (3) current model year police sport utility vehicles (2026/2027) - Four-door, four-wheel or all-wheel drive - Heavy-duty automatic transmission (10-speed preferred) - High-performance hybrid engine with external oil cooler - Heavy-duty suspension, radiator, and electrical system (minimum 200-amp alternator) - Heavy-duty battery (AGM preferred, minimum 75-amp hour) - Police-specific features: LED lighting, certified calibrated speedometer (minimum 120 mph), heavy-duty brakes, bucket seats, vinyl rear seats, rubber floor covering, tinted glass, power accessories, keyless entry (minimum 2 fobs, 4 preferred), electronic lift gate, rear window defogger, airbags, dome lights, AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, heated mirrors, trailer hitch, single key system, deactivated rear door handles and power window controls, secure idle/park function, rear backup camera, ground straps/cabling shield, heavy-duty steel wheels, speed-rated all-season tires, conventional spare with TPMS, black paint - Police interior/exterior equipment and rear console plate - Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper; 60 months/100,000 miles powertrain - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vehicles must be engineered specifically for police use and pursuit-rated - Bidders must specify service center location and warranty terms - Preference may be given to local Vandalia businesses under certain price conditions - Compliance with Ohio House Bill 694 is required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders may propose any vehicle meeting the specifications

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The City of Vandalia is soliciting sealed proposals for the purchase of three (3) police patrol vehicles for the Division of Police. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on September 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The vehicles must meet detailed specifications for police use, including heavy-duty components and specific features for patrol and pursuit service. Bidders must specify service center location, include warranty terms, and submit bids on provided forms with a bid bond or certified check of 10% of the proposal amount. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and may give preference to local Vandalia businesses under certain conditions.

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